COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE (RN)
About the role
Supportive Concepts for Families is seeking compassionate Registered Nurses to serve as Community Health Nurses, providing clinical oversight and care management for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities living in community homes throughout Pennsylvania. This is a field-based nursing role where you'll work independently while collaborating with physicians, specialists, Direct Support Professionals, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure exceptional care for individuals with complex medical needs.
Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload of individuals with complex medical needs.
- Cookordination care with physicians, hospitals, specialists, pharmacies, therapists, and families.
- Complete nursing assessments and individualized care plans.
- Monitor chronic conditions, dysphagia, specialized diets, seizure disorders, diabetes, wound care, fall risks, and other high-acuity medical concerns.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and advocate for quality healthcare.
- Train and support Direct Support Professionals on medical protocols and best practices.
- Review physician orders, laboratory results, medication changes, and clinical documentation.
- Promote regulatory compliance, infection prevention, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Help reduce avoidable emergency department visits and hospitalizations.
Requirements
- Active Pennsylvania Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
- Strong assessment, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
- Experience in IDD, long-term care, home health, case management, behavioral health, or community nursing is preferred but not required.
Qualifications
- Active Pennsylvania Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
- Strong assessment, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
- Experience in IDD, long-term care, home health, case management, behavioral health, or community nursing is preferred but not required.
Skills
- Strong assessment, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with company participation
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Programs
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Paid Training and Continuing Education
- Career advancement opportunities throughout the organization
Pay
- $Competitive salary
Schedule
- Flexible schedule with excellent work-life balance
- Field-based role with autonomy and flexibility
Commendations
- Sign-on bonus of $2,000.00
Company Information
Supportive Concepts for Families is a mission-driven organization dedicated to person-centered care. For more than 25 years, our nurses have played a vital role in ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of the individuals we support while helping them achieve their personal goals.
About Us
For more than 25 years, Supportive Concepts for Families has empowered individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live meaningful, independent, and fulfilling lives. Our nurses play a vital role in ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of the individuals we support while helping them achieve their personal goals.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment. Supportive Concepts for Families is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.